Hamilton Earns Mountain West Sixth Player of Year as SDSU’s Elite Perimeter Defender
Sophomore guard Kaelyn Hamilton is a high-impact differentiator for San Diego State, officially recognized as the 2025-26 Mountain West Sixth Player of the Year after averaging 2.7 points and 0.9 assists in 12.3 minutes off the bench while leading the team in perimeter defense [1][3]. Her elite differentiator is her defensive intensity; she was SDSU’s best perimeter defender, averaging 0.6 steals and shooting 81.3% from the line (13-for-16), proving she can close games with clutch shooting [1]. Unlike typical bench players, Hamilton scored in 10 of the Aztecs’ last 12 games, including a 11-point explosion with three threes at San Jose State, showcasing a 'glue girl' personality who elevates team intensity without needing the ball [1]. She is an ideal fit for teams needing a reliable, high-energy defensive specialist who can instantly stabilize a rotation and provide scoring bursts when starters rest.
